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THE CRITERIUS 



THE CRITERIUS 



BY 
VIALUX 



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WILLIAM BOWER, Publisher 

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•JAN 31 1916 


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FOREWORD 



ON each of the pages here pre- 
sented will be found some- 
thing new, true, and intensely 
practical, and any such conception 
entering the life of the individual 
is invaluable. 

By investigating those things 
with which one is not familiar, 
one is led onward and upward. 

To derive the full benefits of this 
volume, it must be read consecu- 
tively, and it will take more than a 
single reading to attain an adequate 
understanding of its contents. 



8 FOREWORD 

This Criterius is the outgrowth 
of earnest meditation upon in- 
numerable practical things with 
which the individual is hourly con- 
fronted. It contains all quin- 
tessential principles, the thorough 
comprehension of which will en- 
able one to remain steadfast in 
true understanding. 

This manual, which is com- 
posed of those principles that have 
stood the supreme test, is the cor- 
rect conception of life. 

Its purpose is to disclose and 
establish the Kingdom of Light, 
through the use of a new Lan- 
guage. 



FOREWORD 9 

It does not undertake to repre- 
sent its principles by any outside 
existing authority, but from feel- 
ings emanating from the very core 
of being. 

While these principles con- 
sistently harmonize with existing 
facts and truths, some of which 
exist in fragmentary form, yet as 
herein presented, this Criterius is 
a new proposition. 

Being new it necessitates the 
use of a few terms with a new 
application. 

The terms Language, Vocab- 
ulary, or New Tongue, when 



10 FOREWORD 

capitalized, refer to the Perfect 
Language, as herein set forth. 

In depicting the product and the 
process of scientific elimination 
and extraction, the word quintes- 
sence, with its logical derivations, 
has been employed. 

In order to depict here one's 
exact status it is necessary to use 
the word It, in referring to the in- 
dividual. The term Up Here, the 
word Harmony, and the word 
Light are also used in an exalted 
sense. 

The reader will speedily grasp 
the enlarged sense in which these 
words are used, and will compre- 



FOREWORD 11 

hend the meaning and purport of 
this manual in exact proportion to 
the sincerity and earnestness con- 
tributed to its reading. 

This Criterius is the proclama- 
tion of peace. 



I 



CONTENTS 



PAGE 

I The Perfect Language ... 15 

II The New Language Leads to the Light 59 

III The Vocabulary and the Individual . 95 

IV Harmony and the Perfect Language . 113 
V The True Language as a Basis of Supply 133 

VI Universal Peace and the New Tongue . 151 

VII The New Vocabulary Establishes the 

Kingdom ..... 165 

This manual contains a total of fifteen thousand, four 
hundred, fifty-one words; in its composition twenty- 
two hundred, eighteen different words are used, all of 
which belong to the Perfect Language. 



THE PERFECT LANGUAGE 



THE voice is a faculty and a 
function which belong only 
to the individual. 

This exquisite, articulate voice 
is the Divine stamp, and it clearly 
differentiates the individual from 
all creation, and exalts It to a po- 
sition of potency and greatness. 

Words are the factors with which 
the individual relates Itself to 

15 



16 THE CRITERIUS 

Its surroundings, as the electrical 
switchboard connects all the wires 
of an intricate system at a single 
source; and the use of the Perfect 
Language connects one with true 
understanding. 

Language is the means by which 
conceptions are expressed. It is 
the open window through which 
one looks and estimates the char- 
acter of the speaker. 

The Perfect Language is a sys- 
tem of affirmative, constructive 
statements, and speaks only of 
true, advantageous conditions. 

This New Vocabulary, the basis 
of which is the true conception 



LANGUAGE 17 

of life, is amply sufficient and all 
inclusive; it embraces approxi- 
mately three fourths of the words 
used in a complete lexicon, and 
includes many words not in gen- 
eral use. 

When the individual is selecting 
Its words. It is thereby selecting 
the conditions with which It is to 
be confronted. Therefore the full 
comprehension and ability to dis- 
criminate in the choice and selec- 
tion of the words of this Perfect 
Language, involves the necessity 
of adequately comprehending life. 

The words of this New Lan- 
guage, as such, are known only 



18 THE CRITERIUS 

through this Depositary, and only 
such words as are authorized by 
this Depositary will be used in con- 
nection with the Criterius or with 
all things connected therewith. 

Aconversation of a few moments 
will readily develop the measure 
by which one may be gauged. An 
individual consists of Its ability, 
principles and convictions, all of 
which are depicted through the 
vocabulary. 

One's conception of life is evi- 
denced in one's words and manner 
of conversation. A clean Tongue 
is the manifestation of a clean In- 
dividual. 



LANGUAGE 19 

The Individual exalts Itself by 
exalting Its conversation. Through 
the manner of conversation pre- 
scribed by the New Language one 
is at once favorably accepted by 
others. 

The presentation and introduc- 
tion of anyone introduces the 
principles of the individual intro- 
duced. One thus introduced is 
appreciated and accepted accord- 
ing to Its vocabulary and presence, 
which denote the true worth, merit, 
and character of that individual. 

All words that depict the real joy 
of living, and relate to things that 
tend to ultimate good, gauged by 



20 THE CRITERIUS 

the Standard of true righteousness, 
are words of this New Language, 
through the use of which one be- 
comes wonderfully prolific and 
resourceful. 

The truths herein presented are 
Divine stimulants that arouse, 
propagate and quicken into pru- 
dent operation millions of con- 
ceptions. 

The quintessential qualities of 
the vocabulary create a permea- 
tive feeling. This feeling, final and 
decisive, is the dominant power, 
active within itself, disseminating 
an inestimable, reciprocal force. 
Therein lies profound power. 



LANGUAGE 21 

There are two voices, the si- 
lent and the audible. Since the 
silent and audible words are the 
principles, the component parts 
of the individual, and as such are 
the formulators of all conditions, 
the quintessential Vocabulary is 
the true gauge and standard of all 
action and things whatsoever. 

The individual is composed of 
millions of minute particles, or 
electrons, each of which is a dis- 
tinct entity. These electrons con- 
stitute one's words or component 
parts; and one's surroundings are 
merely the external counterparts 
thereof. 



22 THE CRITERIUS 

A word is an individual, and 
words as such, taken collectively, 
constitute the public. The selec- 
tion of the words to be incor- 
porated in the vocabulary is the 
selection of one's associates. 

The closest affiliation is be- 
tween those of a similar vocabu- 
lary. The nearer their respective 
vocabularies approach perfect 
harmony, the closer will be their 
affiliations. The greater the dif- 
ference in their vocabularies, the 
wider will be the range between 
the individuals. 

The words of this New Lan- 
guage are universal; they come 



LANGUAGE 23 

through the voice of the Light, and 
all using these words and cogni- 
zant of the value thereof, are in- 
dissolubly w^elded. 

That vv^hich binds individuals 
together is the vocabulary they 
use. 

The use of this excellent Lan- 
guage is a guarantee that all af- 
filiations will be concordant. 

This immaculate Language is 
grandly simple, and therein lies its 
profound power. Acquiring this 
Vocabulary is laying up treasures 
in Heaven, and is accumulating 
indestructible wealth. 

The words of this Language are 



24 THE CRITERIUS 

life, and through these words one 
sows the seed of righteousness. 

The purification of the vocabu- 
lary purifies the individual in en- 
tirety. One's wealth consists of 
one's Vocabulary. 

This New Language is an elec- 
trode and as such is the attractive 
principle which gathers to itself 
the quintessence of all deductions. 
It is thus the illuminative product 
of the Developed Individual — the 
character and force of which are 
felt as deeply as the mightiest 
impact, making the plainest ex- 
pressions of the Individual irre- 
sistible. 



LANGUAGE 25 

By daily adding one or more 
words of this scientific Language 
to the Vocabulary, and by as- 
certaining the meaning and sig- 
nificance of such words, one be- 
comes wonderfully prolific and 
resourceful. 

Every word of this splendid Vo- 
cabulary is the finely wrought gold 
of truth. 

Through the use of the Divine 
Language, one enters the field 
where there is just one true under- 
standing, applicable to all condi- 
tions. These words are the media 
through which the power radiates. 

When implicitly followed, this 



26 THE CRITERIUS 

genuine Vocabulary is the specif- 
ic training for an exemplary life 
and for the building of character; 
and so used this Vocabulary is 
salvation. 

The propensities of this in- 
telligent Language are awakened 
within the speaker, and in turn, 
when understandingly directed, 
bring into prudent operation the 
like propensities of others. 

Anyone knowing the effect of 
this influential Language and the 
benefits accruing therefrom, will 
spontaneously tell the truth. Such 
an one is thus made of the prin- 
ciples of the truth. 



LANGUAGE 27 

One manifests the truth by tell- 
ing the truth. 

Through the use of this sincere 
Language one' swords are the truth. 
Upon an individual that has thus 
become an emblem of truth, one 
may implicitly rely. 

By the use of this honest Vo- 
cabulary one becomes an exem- 
plified exponent of truth. 

The truth is an entity composed 
of the words of the New Lan- 
guage; it is the Light, clear and 
radiant. That which exalts one to 
the highest feeling, and appeals to 
one as the truth, is the truth. 

These Divine words, which are 



28 THE CRITERIUS 

incorporated through the feelings 
into the Individual, are eternal. 

The words of this golden Lan- 
guage are jewels in the diadem 
of life. 

No one uses the words of this 
illumined Language, recognized 
as such, save those composed of 
the principles of the same. The 
use of these words is merely reap- 
ing the crop previously sown; it 
is evidence that the users thereof 
have lived sufficiently clean lives 
to be thus brought to this exalted 
position. 

The use of the New Language, 
which is the Holy presence, is the 



LANGUAGE 29 

supreme and crucial test of Chris- 
tianity: their * 'conversation is in 
Heaven"; "these signs shall fol- 
low . . . they shall speak v^^ith 
new tongues." 

The New Language is the 
"New Tongue." 

Since the average audible vo- 
cabulary embraces only a few 
thousand words, there are certain 
and special things which are ir- 
reducible to written or audible 
language; but there are as many 
silent words, or conceptions, la- 
tent and evolved, as there are in- 
dividuals, conditions, and entities 
in existence. 



30 THE CRITERIUS 

The millions of conceptions 
permeating this Criterius may be 
gathered from the ineffable im- 
mensity of all the words; may be 
seen in the immeasurable vista of 
a sentence ; and can be found even 
in the depths of a single word. 

The vocabulary is the entire 
group of silent and audible w^ords 
one uses. The individual is the 
vocabulary — the vocabulary is the 
individual. 

When we speak of the Vocabu- 
lary we mean the silent as well as 
the audible words. 

To add to the Vocabulary, 
which is the actual substance of 



LANGUAGE 31 

which one is made and composed, 
is to add to the individual. One 
is raised to the exact elevation of 
one's vocabulary. 

When a vt^ord is eliminated from 
the vocabulary, the condition 
w^hich it represents is simulta- 
neously eradicated. 

This New Vocabulary makes all 
one within its province. Its use is 
the exemplification and fulfill- 
ment of the simile; "that they all 
may be one, as thou art in me, and 
I in thee, that they also may be 
one in us." 

The discovery of the fact that 
the vocabulary is the individual. 



32 THE CRITERIUS 

and the discovery of this Lan- 
guage as such, are the greatest of 
all discoveries and achievements. 

This infinite Language, which 
is the science of selecting that 
vi^hich is true and advantageous, 
is intensely practical, immediately 
effective, and easily available, and 
yet it is profoundly simple. 

The principles of this Language 
harmonize with all exact sciences. 

The electrons of which all 
things are composed respond to 
and obey this concentrated Vo- 
cabulary. 

The perfection of the Vocabu- 
lary is the simultaneous perfection 



LANGUAGE 33 

and illumination of the individual. 
It is the mode of exemplifying the 
injunction to be perfect "even as 
the Father which is in Heaven is 
perfect. " 

Each vocation, in keeping v^ith 
its principles, has its own vocab- 
ulary. It is therefore altogether 
fitting and proper that the true 
understanding should have its au- 
gust and dignified, constructive 
Vocabulary in keeping with its 
lofty principles. 

The accomplishments of gram- 
matical and rhetorical elegance 
accompany the use of the New 
Tongue. Up Here, one uses 



34 THE CRITERIUS 

correct diction, being especially 
cautious that the words and in- 
tentions of the conversation shall 
come within the province of this 
scientific Language. 

This exhilarative Vocabulary, 
which is within reach of all, is life 
replete and abundant, and through 
the use of it one makes the ascen- 
sion into the Kingdom of Light, 
here and now. 

Through the use of the Perfect 
Language the tone and general 
quality of the voice become more 
musical and melodious, more 
potent and effective, and thus 
diffuse, through the Individual, 



LANGUAGE 35 

refinement, love, culture, meek- 
ness, and the highest state of in- 
telligence. 

The words of this rejuvenat- 
ing Language are propagative and 
inoculative. Their use means the 
implantation and quickening of 
the youthful inclinations and ten- 
dencies. 

The use of this Vocabulary is 
the true baptism. This sanctified 
Language is the door through 
which all pass in entering 
Heaven. 

In using this elegant Language 
one comes in contact with many 
new and wonderful things, and 



36 THE CRITERIUS 

through its use one's surroundings 
are ever delightful. 

An Individual is the embodi- 
ment of all other individuals, en- 
tities and things with which It 
comes in contact. The Individual, 
the word, the condition, and the 
principles are synonymous. To 
use a word is to deal with an Indi- 
vidual, a condition, or a principle ; 
its proper use molds the proper 
condition. 

When the Vocabulary is right 
everything is right. 

All conditions with which the 
Individual is confronted are pro- 
ducts of the Vocabulary. Any 



LANGUAGE 37 

change in the vocabulary is ac- 
companied by a corresponding 
change in the individual. Through 
the use of this brilliant Language, 
one develops one's natural re- 
sources. 

The degree of feeling and gen- 
uineness of the Individual de- 
termines the consequence of the 
words used. 

The Developed Individual, be- 
ing in conjunction v\^ith the Su- 
preme Power, offers invocations 
by constructive statements and 
declarations, through the use of 
the New Vocabulary. This Indi- 
vidual, possessing an understand- 



38 THE CRITERIUS 

ing heart, steadfastly maintains 
this conjunctive attitude. 

When one uses silent or audible 
words, each of which is an Indi- 
vidual, a reciprocal condition is 
thereby established, and the object 
with which such condition is cre- 
ated at once co-operates to bring 
about that which the word repre- 
sents. 

Every word accomplishes some- 
thing, whether that word be ex- 
pressed silently, audibly, or in 
writing, hence the vital importance 
of using the words of this refined 
Language, which create peace, 
good will, success, and satisfaction. 



LANGUAGE 39 

Language is the foundation of 
all things; the Perfect Language 
is the basis of all satisfactory con- 
ditions. 

Through the use of this affluent 
Language, one develops profi- 
ciency and wisdom, and the fac- 
ulty of nice discrimination in the 
choice of conditions. 

The use of the New Tongue 
unites and conserves all construc- 
tive interests. 

This Language is vitality, the 
installation and usage of which is 
the advent of a new Individual; 
through this Language the Individ- 
ual recognizes and fully realizes 



40 THE CRITERIUS 

Its contradistinctive superiority, 
Its excellence, and Its intelligence. 

This Language is the link con- 
necting the Individual with the 
Divine — Its source, by which 
henceforth they are one. The Di- 
vine, wherein the quintessential 
portions of all things are recorded, 
is approached only through the 
Perfect Language. 

The use of this Language carries 
with it the analytical faculty of 
an accurate computation of the 
intrinsic value of all things. It 
satisfactorily regulates and adjusts 
one's associations, affiliation, and 
conduct. 



LANGUAGE 41 

This quintessential Language, 
which precludes and includes cer- 
tain things, is the means of assort- 
ing all things and extracting the 
best therefrom. 

All meditation, conversation, 
and the written word thereof, com- 
ing within the province of the New 
Tongue, are safe and profitable. 

The use of this beautiful Lan- 
guage is the highest possible con- 
ception and attainment, and is 
merely rising higher in intelli- 
gence. Through its use one soars 
to heights hitherto unknown. 

All growth is righteous growth. 

All conditions depicted in this 



42 THE CRITERIUS 

Vocabulary of purity, are so pure 
that the Individual is willing for 
them to be known, although dis- 
cretion may dictate when these 
conditions should be disclosed. 

The use of this Vocabulary 
evolves the faculty of righteous 
diplomacy. 

The words of the New Lan- 
guage, and the meditation and 
discussions therein, concern only 
that which is essential and of 
moment. They are pleasant, in- 
spiring, and joyous; they are also 
cautious, true, and sincere. 

All statements of the New 
Tongue are constructive and au- 



LANGUAGE 43 

thoritative. The Developed Indi- 
vidual, through the use of such 
statements, speaks, writes and 
acts as one having authority. 

This Language points to the 
correct conception of all things. 
It discusses only what is known, 
and the use of it is a positive 
guarantee that one is correct be- 
fore one speaks. 

The realization that one's words 
are true and are within this prov- 
ince, endows such words with 
power and efficiency. This man- 
ner of conversation, in a practical 
sense, is communicating by *'yea, 
yea, and nay, nay." 



44 THE CRITERIUS 

The general understanding at- 
tained through the comprehen- 
sion of this Criterius becomes a 
sentinel on constant watch, using 
eternal vigilance over the Vocabu- 
lary. This regulates the Language 
and guarantees correctness and 
compatibility. 

This Language meets an im- 
mediate, joyful response in every- 
one's innermost feelings. 

Each word is a distinct portion 
of the individual from which it 
emanates. When one talks, one's 
substance is thus delivered — the 
component attributes imparted. 

Every word is sent out on a mis- 



LANGUAGE 45 

sion and always belongs, and re- 
turns, laden with its fruit, to the 
source from which it emanated. 

The retroactive law of reap- 
ing as one sows, which is im- 
mutable, regardless of the individ- 
ual's knowledge thereof, operates 
through the Vocabulary, and the 
true cognizance of its power and 
virtue facilitates, by co-operation, 
the deeper understanding of the 
concurring virtues. 

The New Vocabulary is the 
power into which all other trib- 
utary powers merge, and its use 
establishes strength of character 
and constitutes the new birth. 



46 THE CRITERIUS 

The real deeds are the silent 
and audible words. The individual, 
which is the instrument through 
which is given the account of 
deeds, is but a manifestation — a 
record of the vocabulary. 

The vocabulary is reflected in 
the countenance and general de- 
meanor. 

The use of this correct Lan- 
guage is the exploration of a new 
continent. By it the Individual 
evolves, unfolds, and calls into use 
some hitherto unused portion of 
Itself. 

Up Here, when the attention is 
purposely directed, one feels and 



LANGUAGE 47 

discerns the attitude of other indi- 
viduals. 

The use of the New Tongue 
revernacularizes and reconstructs 
one's Language. This knowledge 
and wisdom from above neces- 
sitates the use of new terms to 
express the new conditions into 
which one has been ushered. 

The use of the New Language 
is a new regime that will read- 
just this planet, and through it 
one's destiny is in one's own 
hands. 

The New Language is the uni- 
versal law. 

The use of the Perfect Lan- 



48 THE CRITERIUS 

guage, which is always in con- 
formity with purity, good will, 
intelligence, and satisfaction, uni- 
fies all things. 

The arrivals Up Here in the 
Kingdom of Light have the un- 
derstanding heart, and they speak 
the New Tongue. Their vision is 
thus broadened. They become a 
willing, plastic instrument, through 
which the Divine asserts Itself. In 
thus becoming the mouthpiece of 
the Light, one is consequently able 
accurately to interpret this Lan- 
guage. 

One using this Language speaks 
kindly and in sustentation, leading 



LANGUAGE 49 

to the discussion of matters impor- 
tant — things holy, righteous, and 
lucrative. 

To use this gentle Language is 
to be ushered into good everlast- 
ing. It soon becomes the predomi- 
nant factor in one's life. 

Through the use of this Vocabu- 
lary, as such, all things are adjusted 
and harmonized. Its beneficent ef- 
fect upon a community in gen- 
eral is unlimited. 

The constant, steadfast use of 
this Vocabulary promulgates the 
true understanding and lifts one 
into transcendent heights. 

All things in existence and all 



50 THE CRITERIUS 

conditions whatsoever are includ- 
ed in one vocabulary or another, 
and such conditions as are clearly 
within the province of the New 
Language are advantageous and 
righteous. 

This Language is the door to the 
Kingdom of Light, and its use ad- 
mits one inside, and enables one to 
see things as they are in reality. 

The Perfect Language is the 
"place prepared" for the Devel- 
oped Individual. 

Up Here, good will and all 
virtues are exemplified in the 
conversation. Thus the use of this 
Language is not only best for one's 



LANGUAGE 51 

neighbors and all one's affiliations, 
but is positively essential to indi- 
vidual comfort and conservation. 

The silent vocabulary emanates 
from the heart, and the heart is the 
directive and distributive center 
of the Individual, and is also the 
pulsative center of the universe. 
"Out of the abundance of the heart 
the mouth speaketh"; hence, the 
vital importance of this pure Vo- 
cabulary. 

Through this Language one 
speaks only from feeling and one 
holds conversation only so far as 
it is an impartation thereof. 

The use of this intelligent Lan- 



52 THE CRITERIUS 

guage carries with it a "mouth 
and wisdom" not attainable in any 
other way, and the Light, so recog- 
nized, will henceforward furnish 
the appropriate words for all oc- 
casions, arranging the terms in a 
lucid and effective manner. It will 
also reveal many new words. 

The Perfect Vocabulary perfects 
all things. 

The use of this Language is 
the highest possible ideal, and is 
of greater service than any other 
thing. The use of the New Tongue, 
through which one becomes pure 
and innocent as a little child, is 
the proof of being '* born again." 



LANGUAGE 53 

The Developed Individual's 
conversation appertains to things 
most elevating, such Individual 
having been beneficially trans- 
formed. 

This holy Language, v^^hich 
comes directly from the Light, is 
the voice of the universe. 

The New Vocabulary is an ac- 
tual renewing process — it makes 
all things new, and it comes at 
this propitious hour to guide and 
direct into paths of peace, pros- 
perity, righteousness, love, and 
altruism. 

This powerful Language is the 
collective power of all beings and 



54 THE CRITERIUS 

things concentrated in the Devel- 
oped Individual. Through its use 
one avails oneself of the unprece- 
dented advantage of all the wis- 
dom that ever was or shall be. 

This Vocabulary is virtue — the 
demonstrative power. 

The sensation or feeling, which 
is a product of the Vocabulary, 
includes all things upon which one 
meditates, or with which one is 
confronted. Through the feelings 
one is apprised of all things. 

Every word is recorded in the 
feelings, which produce an abid- 
ing impression on the inhabitants 
of the globe. The atmosphere is 



LANGUAGE 55 

a vast library holding intact every 
feeling. 

A feeling is an actual enti- 
ty which ascends and descends, 
through the Individual, and 
simultaneously through others 
coming within the influence of 
the Individual's concentrated at- 
tention. 

The influence of feeling through 
the Individual is reciprocative and 
is felt throughout animate life. 

The feelings, which are accu- 
rately interpreted by the Devel- 
oped Individual, are the universal 
language. The feeling created by 
the New Tongue is a Divine com- 



56 THE CRITERIUS 

forting influence, and is the Lan- 
guage used in Heaven. 

Feelings, which are sensed to 
the uttermost parts of the universe, 
contain the epitomization of the 
entire group of words of which 
they are composed, and their 
meaning, when purposely direct- 
ed, is thus conveyed to others. 

These feelings may be made 
manifest in the form of visualiza- 
tion, and may contain the meaning 
of an entire volume. 

Each silent and audible word is 
as a little seed, which germinates 
through the feelings. The feel- 



LANGUAGE 57 

ing — the sensation — is the touch- 
stone, the core of one's being. 

Up Here the words, feelings, and 
free will are one. 

The free will which is the quin- 
tessential product of the feelings, 
and from which the Developed In- 
dividual formulates Its Language, 
is always just and correct. 

The free will, with which the 
whole universe is in concurrence, 
responds to the righteous feeling, 
which is the product of this right- 
eous Language. 



I 



THE NEW LANGUAGE 
LEADS TO THE LIGHT 



THE word Light means and 
embraces more than any other 
word in use. The Light is the 
sun, from which radiates an ava- 
lanche of luminous rays constitut- 
ing day. 

TheLightis illumination, knowl- 
edge, wisdom; it is the medium 
through which all information is 
obtained. The Light is the eye. It 
is the agent which produces and 
admits sight and vision. 

59 



60 THE CRITERIUS 

The Light is the force, the ar- 
rival of which, when directed to any 
given point, is instantaneous with 
its impulsion. The Light is pub- 
licity. It is penetrative. It kindles, 
awakens, and arouses. It is encom- 
passing and permeative. 

The Light is a perfect ruler or 
guide, a model or example. It 
is brightness, truth, and all other 
words of the New Language. It is 
life. It is Heaven, Christ, the Su- 
preme Power. 

The word Light is applied here- 
in interchangeably, according to 
its various meanings. 

Light is natural electricity — a 



THE LIGHT 61 

Spontaneous product of the puri- 
fied system of the Individual, from 
which it emanates. 

The Light is the quintessential 
product of all deductions, the wis- 
dom of all periods, which, through 
the use of this inspired Language, 
is deposited in the Developed 
Individual; therefore all that such 
Individual does is correct and meet, 
the same being founded upon love 
and justice. To so accept and jus- 
tify one's actions places the stamp 
of Divine approval thereon, and 
guarantees the productiveness and 
the righteousness of such acts. 

The Divine law, through the 



62 THE CRITERIUS 

vocabulary, brings upon the indi- 
vidual the consequence of every- 
thing that individual does, such 
consequence being in accordance 
with the degree with which one 
justifies one's acts. 

This conception of the Light 
raises the individual into a higher 
intelligence. One truly broadens 
by traveling upward in the Light, 
thereby exploring a new continent. 
Traveling thus upward in intel- 
ligence changes one's realm, un- 
folding and developing the innate 
resources of the individual. 

Determination and perseverance 
in using this superintelligent Lan- 



THE LIGHT 63 

guage, by which one is blazing and 
shaping one's paths, bring the 
Light — success. 

The Light, through the New 
Tongue, gradually asserts itself, 
and arranges, in Divine order, the 
entire system and surroundings of 
the Individual. 

Through the use of this concise 
Language the Individual conserves 
Itself ; the words of this Vocabu- 
lary inoculate moderation, tem- 
perance, calmness, and tranquil- 
lity, all of which nourish and 
enrich the heart. 

All conversation Up Here in 
the Light is pure, and is accepted 



64 THE CRITERIUS 

as such. The use of this sublime 
Language is the purification of 
the individual. 

Every individual and thing with 
which the Developed Individual 
comes in contact brings a message 
directly from the Light, when so 
interpreted. This message, which 
often comes when least antici- 
pated, is, in every instance, bearing 
directly on some important matter, 
and when heard and understood, 
is definite, reliable, and correct. 
In whatsoever manner they come, 
these messages are readily inter- 
preted when quintessentialized. 
Eternal vigilance for their advent 
is essential. 



THE LIGHT 65 

Here in the Kingdom of Light, 
complete elucidation comes to 
one from within, from some one, 
through some thing, or by some 
circumstance, in response to the 
wish therefor. In fact the Light 
guides the Developed Individual 
into contact with the things most 
essential to such Individual's best 
interests. 

When anything advantageous 
is presented to the Developed In- 
dividual, the way is cleared for its 
manifestation just as soon as it 
is satisfactorily accepted by all 
propensities of the Individual. Up 
Here all action is in accordance 
with this principle. 



66 THE CRITERIUS 

Up Here, where all things are 
under the direct supervision of the 
free will, the Light illuminates 
the conceptions, and enters into 
and takes possession of the Indi- 
vidual and all Its affairs. When 
the Developed Individual speaks, 
acts, sings, writes, or meditates, 
it is the Light thus manifesting 
itself. 

When one speaks it is usually a 
single propensity, then predomi- 
nant and active to the exclusion 
of other propensities of which one 
is composed, which is represented. 
That propensity says : '* Let us do 
this thing that I want; let my will 



THE LIGHT 67 

prevail. " But to " let not my will 
but Thine be done" is to submit 
the subject for approval to all other 
propensities of such individual. 
The unanimous assent thereto is 
*'Thy w^ill, "which is the free will 
of the Individual, and which is also 
the free will of the Light. "Thy 
will" is from above — it is the ulti- 
matum and is satisfactory to all 
constructive interests. 

Through the use of this inspired 
Language, Divine impulses con- 
tinually manifest themselves. 

Through the use of this intro- 
spective Vocabulary one is ush- 
ered into the Kingdom of Light, 



68 THE CRITERIUS 

which is one's rightful position 
and inheritance. 

The Light is the only point 
of accessibility — the only avenue 
through which the Individual can 
be approached. All sensations 
are produced by the Light, and 
through it they are rendered com- 
prehensible. 

The Developed Individual is the 
quintessential product, accumu- 
lation and culmination of all peri- 
ods. This Individual is an em- 
bodiment of all detailed knowl- 
edge, acting upon every question 
by acting on the free will. 

This inspired information effer- 



THE LIGHT 69 

vescing from the free will is of 
more value than outside counsel. 
The free will, through which one 
is in conjunction with the Light, 
is the illumination, and through 
this illumination the Light de- 
cides all things for the Developed 
Individual. 

By acting in accordance with 
the free will, which is the quin- 
tessence of the feelings, one for- 
mulates one's own standard of 
righteousness. 

The free will of the Developed 
Individual, which conforms to the 
free will of all such Individuals, is 
electricity or life. 



70 THE CRITERIUS 

The Developed Individual, up- 
on w^hich the Light dawns with 
rays of wisdom and prosperity, 
has the best of all things, and this 
Individual rejoices under all cir- 
cumstances. When so accepted, 
any condition is for the best. 

One's presence imparts what 
one is; and through the use of this 
attractive Language, one's pres- 
ence is a Divine, all diffusive in- 
fluence. 

The Light in *'let there be Light 
and there was Light" is under- 
standing, and it is also natural 
electricity — the substance out of 
which all things are made. Fur- 



THE LIGHT 71 

thermore it is the fundamental 
principle of all things. Under- 
standing, electricity, and Light 
are one. 

The Developed Individual is the 
universe in miniature ; such Indi- 
vidual is that into which all things 
merge and of which all things are 
a part. This Individual and the 
Light are one and the same thing. 

The Developed Individual sees 
through the eyes of the Light. 
This Individual is mature intelli- 
gence and prudence, and only such 
an Individual can fully contain the 
Light, for the retention of which 
It is specially prepared. 



72 THE CRITERIUS 

The Light is in constant mo- 
tion, sustaining life in all things. 

The Light is the cumulative, 
quintessential, composite product 
of the electrons of which the De- 
veloped Individual is composed. 

Electrons are electricity, hence 
their name. Creation is a compo- 
sition of electrons. 

Each electron within itself is 
an individual, an entity of in- 
telligence — a word which when 
spoken becomes a part of the in- 
dividual from which such word 
emanates, or for want of recogni- 
tion in expression will depart. 

The individual is a cohesion of 



THE LIGHT 73 

electrons, some of which are pre- 
eminent leaders. Together they 
transact things. The functional 
prerogatives of the electrons are 
varietal. 

Electrons are the component 
parts of the individual, and from 
their combination the illumina- 
tion or feeling is formed. 

These electrons are all-know- 
ing. When anything confronts the 
Individual, the electrons of which 
that Individual is composed, by 
being in possession of all knowl- 
edge covering the specific thing, 
at once take it under considera- 
tion, thereby determining its ex- 



74 THE CRITERIUS 

pediency. After this they acquaint 
the Individual as to Its best inter- 
ests, through the free will, which is 
evidenced by an ecstatic feeling — 
the illumination. 

These electrons assert them- 
selves through reiteration of one's 
silent words, thus propagating and 
multiplying, until finally they at- 
tain control of the individual. 

The Light is millions of elec- 
trons through which the Individ- 
ual migrates and penetrates, and 
this process enables one to make 
a wise selection of conditions or 
words. 

The Individual is a combination 



THE LIGHT 75 

of sensations and acceptances, and 
whatever is accepted controls. 

All inventions, discoveries, and 
art — all things w^hatsoever — are 
taken from, and are facsimiles 
operating in, the Individual's sys- 
tem, else they could not exist. 
The operation of such system is 
Divine intelligence ; and the De- 
veloped Individual harkens unto 
the holy mandates of the system 
— the free will. 

Through the use of this inspired 
Language all perceptions are di- 
rectly from the Light. These per- 
ceptions permeate the Light and 
the Developed Individual concur- 



76 THE CRITERIUS 

rently. This Individual, which is in 
harmony with every living thing, 
is in direct, immediate and perpet- 
ual contact with the Light. There 
is no discriminative point where 
the Light and the Developed In- 
dividual can be separated; each 
is indispensable to the other. This 
coalescence and coefficiency is 
power, wisdom and peace. The 
Light becomes omniconscious in 
and through the Developed Indi- 
vidual — Its highest manifestation. 
All this, however, must be cogni- 
zantly appreciated as such. 

The Developed Individual hav- 
ing ascended into the Kingdom, 



THE LIGHT 77 

and been thereby transformed, is 
in the "image and likeness" of the 
Light. This Individual uses and 
quotes the Language of the Light, 
thereby traveling in a path of re- 
vealed understanding. Thus such 
Individual is Its own and only au- 
thority and guide. 

The Light may appear in a 
single vision, the expression of 
which is transcendent, and from 
which one may glean thousands of 
words. 

The Light, a positive recogni- 
tion of which will reveal all things, 
comes only with the advent of the 
New Tongue, the use of which is 



78 THE CRITERIUS 

the highest form of intelligence. 
The Light dawns upon one through 
earnest seeking. 

Up Here a sensation or feeling 
is an actual prevailing condition; 
and thus all things are placed in 
the field of absoluteness, positive- 
ness, and genuineness, and the ben- 
efits accruing from the knowledge 
and acceptance of this fact are far 
reaching. 

Through the use of this inspired 
Language one is given the faculty 
to speak without prior considera- 
tion of what to say. The Light is 
the reservoir of all understanding, 
from which the Individual spon- 



THE LIGHT 79 

taneously draws to meet all exi- 
gencies. 

One's Light is one's life, and 
one's life consists of one's vocab- 
ulary. This nutritious Vocabulary 
illuminates the Individual, and in- 
oculates It with life. 

The free will is that which ef- 
fervesces from the Light, and as 
such is its voice. Thus the free 
will becomes not only the voice 
of the Individual's system, but also 
the quintessential voice of the uni- 
verse and all its inhabitants. 

In the Light of the information 
that the free will, which is but 
another name for the Lord, is com- 



80 THE CRITERIUS 

plete knowledge and superintel- 
ligence, counsel is unnecessary. 

The Individual harkening to the 
voice of the free will, and sin- 
cerely assuming Its every act to 
emanate therefrom, thus fully jus- 
tifying it, is purified. 

The Individual now being a 
harmonious whole, responds to 
Its sensations ; and all that is done 
henceforward meets with the ap- 
proval of the free will, which in- 
sures safety and security in all 
action. 

Every word that proceedeth out 
of the mouth of the Light is the 
voice of the free will. 



THE LIGHT 81 

The Light, through the mem- 
ory, is that which decides what is 
to be retained. The development 
and strengthing of the memory, 
which is a quintessential, discrimi- 
native process, consists in taking 
a vital interest in things to be re- 
membered. The memory is the 
accumulation and record of one's 
acceptances and understanding, 
and through the use of this boun- 
teous Language one's memory is 
laden with priceless treasure. 

The race is the accumulation 
and culmination of all that has 
gone before. The Individual is 
the quintessential product of Its 



82 THE CRITERIUS 

own previous conditions, and the 
acceptance of this fact transforms 
all those conditions into bless- 
ings, and reveals their beauty and 
righteousness. 

Through compilation, combi- 
nation, computation, condensa- 
tion, cohesivation, consecution, 
and completion, the Light quin- 
tessentializes all things, thus ex- 
tracting the very best. This process 
formulates an illumination, by 
w^hich one arrives at the sound- 
ness and truth of a proposition. 

Quintessentialization is the long 
looked for, happy medium — the 
ideal through w^hich the Individual 



THE LIGHT 83 

becomes an embodiment of all 
things. It is the process of retain- 
ing in one statement the epito- 
mized best out of many. It is 
the analytical faculty of com- 
puting and pointing out, with 
emphasis, the value of all existing 
things. It is the solution of life's 
problem. 

This artistic Language is the 
conservation of the quintessential 
portions of all things, the unifica- 
tion and combination of all con- 
structive interests, and the product 
of all progressive knov^ledge. 

Through the use of this distin- 
guished Vocabulary one is trained 



84 THE CRITERIUS 

into the highest possible form of 
enlightenment. 

Through the use of this quin- 
tessential Language it is correct 
for every Developed Individual to 
determine w^hat is for Its best in- 
terest, and to inaugurate Its own 
ethical standard of action. That 
which is beneficial, in its highest 
sense, is correct. 

The New Tongue is the puri- 
fied and refined product of all de- 
ductions and things whatsoever. 
Through its use one quintessen- 
tializes all things, thus broadening 
the faculties, evolving the natural 
resources of the Individual, and 



THE LIGHT 85 

developing the faculty of making 
a wise selection of conditions 
or words. Quintessentialization 
opens up the true vision to the 
extent that revelation, which is the 
source of wisdom, asserts itself. 

This quintessential process is ig- 
nitive, thus creating an illumina- 
tion which proceeds directly from 
the throne of the Divine, whence 
truth is revealed. 

The Light and the Developed 
Individual look at all things 
through the quintessential eye. 
Only through this eye is it possible 
to see that all things are pure. 
Through this process one readily 



86 THE CRITERIUS 

comprehends the Divine purpose 
of all action and of all things what- 
soever. This is the scientific pro- 
cess of conservation w^hich is ever 
satisfactory to all interests. 

This quintessential process en- 
ables one clearly to discern the in- 
trinsic value of all things, through 
which one broadens, gets closer to 
the whole public, and becomes free 
to decide fairly for all interests. 

Through the use of this quin- 
tessential Language one withholds 
decisions on little things and great, 
until one is in possession of suf- 
ficient information upon which to 
base a fair and impartial decision. 



THE LIGHT 87 

Only through this superana- 
lytical faculty of quintessentiali- 
zation is one able to comprehend 
that all is good. Through this fac- 
ulty one's ways are in harmony 
with every living thing. The New 
Language assumes that all is good 
and arranges the Vocabulary and 
general conception of things ac- 
cordingly. 

Through this faculty of intrinsic 
computation one learns of the ex- 
istence and manifestation of the 
Supreme Power, the ultimate har- 
mony of all things, and that eternal 
life is an actual certainty. 

To embrace this Criterius, which 



88 THE CRITERIUS 

is the best of all that has gone 
before, is to know thyself. This 
Criterius is that for which all are 
seeking; it is the quintessential 
product of public sentiment. 

The Developed Individual quin- 
tessentially computes the value of 
all things, and is thereby obedient 
to Divine mandates. Through this 
process one becomes evenly bal- 
anced. 

The illumined Individual is the 
truth of existence. 

True understanding is grandly 
simple and is expressed in few 
words. The statements of the 
Light, in the Bible, through what 



THE LIGHT 89 

was then known as Jesus, are the 
quintessential parts of the Scrip- 
tures; and these statements, which 
occupy a very small space there- 
in, and this Criterius, are in full 
accord. 

The words of Jesus were the best 
of all that had gone before; this 
Criterius is the quintessence of 
all things to this date. It begins 
where others left off, continuing 
the same principles to their ulti- 
mate development. 

The all- wise Providence devised 
and arranged existing things, so 
as best to enable the Individual 
to absorb this Criterius when pre- 



90 THE CRITERIUS 

sented ; but such presentation and 
realization were withheld until the 
dawn of this new era. 

This Criterius is the quintes- 
sential product or statement of the 
conceptions of all the inhabitants 
of the universe. It contains the 
quintessential qualities of all na- 
tions, Individuals, sciences, organ- 
izations, and all things whatso- 
ever. The Developed Individ- 
ual becomes a storage battery, 
receiving and correctly interpret- 
ing these qualities. 

The sincere reader hereof will 
come in contact with the quin- 
tessence of the meditations upon 



THE LIGHT 91 

which this Criterius is founded. 
From this manual these inocula- 
tive feelings or meditations of this 
Depositary radiate and glow. 

The quintessence of all knowl- 
edge constitutes the free will, 
which is the accumulation of all 
intelligence. To act upon the free 
will is to act upon the highest 
authority. 

All movements, each of which 
was ordained by the Supreme 
Power, have their own opera- 
tive field, and are auxiliary to the 
principles of the true understand- 
ing; and through the use of the 
Perfect Language, which develops 



92 THE CRITERIUS 

this quintessential process, such 
movements are harmonized and 
blended into one perfect whole. 

All parties and organizations in 
their discussions to perfect things, 
are in reality seeking the quin- 
tessentials, and merely reflect the 
harmony at their source; com- 
mencing in apposition they reach 
the same position ultimately. 
Through quintessentialization, 
which is the scientific computa- 
tion by which the best of all things 
is educed, they are all one. 

The followers of the free will 
are members of the one grand 
church, which through the Light 



THE LIGHT 93 

is located in the heart of the De- 
veloped Individual. 

While a v^^ell- balanced Individ- 
ual is versatile, yet the Light dele- 
gates quintessential or special gifts 
or faculties, each springing from 
the same source, through which 
the whole is unified. 

The true understanding exists as 
a latent faculty. It is at first found 
within oneself, and then easily 
found in everything with which one 
comes in contact. One's concep- 
tion of life is the actuating influ- 
ence and guiding star of every act. 

To be correct one's conception 
of life must be correct. 



94 THE CRITERIUS 

This Criterius, of which this is 
the first enunciation, is the quin- 
tessential portion of all governing 
principles. It is identical with the 
true understanding of all things. 
Thus its principles are self-intro- 
ductory, and their universal ac- 
ceptance is inevitable. 



THE VOCABULARY AND 
THE INDIVIDUAL 



THE Light is the ideal, and 
exists with the ultimate pur- 
pose that the Individual, by being 
made anew, may become its em- 
bodiment. In making the state- 
ment: "They that hath seen me, 
hath seen the Father," Jesus spoke 
in the words of the Developed 
Individual. 

Capacities of wisdom and power 
ascribed to the Light belong to 

and are the Developed Individual. 

95 



96 THE CRITERIUS 

This celestial Individual, which 
can sustain and conserve Itself, is 
the highest manifestation of the 
Light. 

The high position of practical 
equality w^ith the Light is one's 
rightful position. The determina- 
tion, through humility and meek- 
ness,to manifest the true principles, 
brings the Light into visibility — 
through the Developed Individual. 

The evolutionary status of the 
individual is evidenced by Its own 
estimate of the state of the public. 
Thus a statement about the pub- 
lic is a statement about oneself. 

The Developed Individual now 



THE INDIVIDUAL 97 

Steps joyously into Its Kingdom, 
with a realization that the previ- 
ous ideals and conceptions of the 
Light have been used as progres- 
sive elements necessary to a full 
comprehension of the fact that the 
Light is made manifest through 
the Developed Individual. 

True worship is knowing ex- 
actly what the Light is, and its 
relation to the Individual. 

The Light, through the Vocabu- 
lary, is one's origin and parentage 
All the principles of parenthood 
are manifested through the De- 
veloped Individual. The Light is 
always creating and manifesting. 



98 THE CRITERIUS 

After anything is created it as- 
sumes tangible form, which is the 
manifestation. 

The Developed Individual, see- 
ing only the Light, is Divinity and 
grandeur, and It is thus exalted to 
a position of wisdom and love. 
Through the use of the Light's 
Language — the New Tongue — 
the Individual becomes the incar- 
nation of all good. 

All things with which one comes 
in contact are, when so accepted, 
for one's benefit. 

An understanding heart is the 
greatest of all blessings. The 
knowledge that the Developed In- 



THE INDIVIDUAL 99 

dividual is the Light, is only seen 
by an understanding heart. 

Greatness consists of content- 
ment and satisfaction. 

The Light is the substance of 
which all things are composed. It 
is also the Divine principles; and 
the Developed Individual is the 
manifestation of this substance 
and these principles. To bring the 
Light thus into visibility is the 
meaning and purpose of life. 

The Developed Individual may 
communicate through feeling, 
which is always reliable, with any 
one of Its propensities, and this is 
the simultaneous communication 



100 THE CRITERIUS 

with the external counterpart of 
that feeling. 

The Developed Individual is 
superconscious, and therefore can 
know the attitude of all other In- 
dividuals. The quintessential pro- 
cess enables one to be broad and 
liberal, always ready to exercise 
allowance and forgiveness. 

The Light's Language and the 
wisdom therein contained is the 
immutable, scientific field. 

The promises and full realiza- 
tion of the Scriptures are for the 
benefit of the Developed Individ- 
ual. The accession to this Cri- 
terius satisfies all questioning. 



THE INDIVIDUAL 101 

Through the use of this Lan- 
guage one becomes an indepen- 
dent, self-reliant character, and 
lives a bright, pure, and illumined 
life. The use of this amicable Vo- 
cabulary carries with it a sin- 
cere knowledge of one's own true 
worth, and the ability to hold one- 
self in high esteem; and in such 
estimate the public inevitably co- 
incides. 

Self-esteem, which asserts itself 
in all one's affairs, is one's crown- 
ing glory. 

When the Developed Individual 
makes a settlement with another 
and finds that the payment was not 



102 THE CRITERIUS 

thereby made in full — though such 
Individual alone may be aware of 
this fact — such an one immediate- 
ly pays the remainder. Up .Here 
one does this for one's own good, 
as well as for the good of others, 
to keep high in one's own esti- 
mation. 

One's self-estimate is what one 
is. The tendencies of the Devel- 
oped Individual are very high. 

One may be great and may know 
it, but public greatness consists of 
the degree of recognition afforded 
by the public. However, public 
recognition will make one great 
only when prompted and sup- 



THE INDIVIDUAL 103 

ported by qualities of merit, just- 
ice, and honest convictions. 

The Developed Individual is the 
Light of the universe, and is the 
only entity thus illumined w^ith 
such diversified povv^ers, faculties, 
and facilities. This Individual is 
a fabric of intelligence, self-func- 
tioning, woven indissolubly into 
a synthesis. It is the embodiment 
of the particles of the Light. The 
acceptance of this fact perpetu- 
ates the Individual. 

Looking into the eyes of the 
Developed Individual is looking 
into the eyes of the universe. 

The eye, through w^hich the In- 



104 THE CRITERIUS 

dividual sees, is the window of the 
heart. 

Eyesight is an internal concep- 
tion which conies in conjunc- 
tion with its external counterparts; 
hence one's words and feelings, 
which are all that ever occur, gov- 
ern the actual eyesight. 

An Individual in normal condi- 
tion sees normal things. The true 
understanding, which is attained 
through the use of this normal 
Language, is the only normal 
condition. 

What one is, that only can 
one see. 

The use of the pure Vocabulary 



THE INDIVIDUAL 105 

enables one to see accurately — 
to see things as they really are. 

The electrons — the components 
of one's words — constitute one's 
sight, sound, taste, smell and 
touch. All these are accepted by 
the inner conception. Whatever is 
thus accepted actually controls. 

In accepting the righteous life 
one sees righteous things. 

One's inner perception — the 
only thing of which one has any 
trustworthy knowledge — and the 
naming of an object one sees 
are based on the same process. 
In either case the Individual has 
passed through a state of feeling. 



106 THE CRITERIUS 

All occurrences are inward per- 
ceptions, and all perceptions are 
instantaneous ; therefore every- 
thing is instantaneous. 

Up Here one's feelings, which 
are products of the Vocabulary, are 
the eyesight, and they govern the 
eyesight of all other Individuals 
with which one comes in contact. 

The eye is the epitomization 
of the system, and through it the 
Individual is exposed. 

This beautiful Language bright- 
ens, sustains and conserves the vis- 
ion, and through the use of it all 
that one hears and sees is purity 
and truth. 



THE INDIVIDUAL 107 

All that appears within one's 
horizon is the individual's con- 
ceptions. This places all things 
under one's direct and immediate 
control, through the scientific use 
of one's Vocabulary. 

Sight, knowledge, and under- 
standing are synonymous. 

The Vocabulary, operating 
through the eyesight, is the source 
of what one sees. The illumi- 
nation emanating from this illu- 
mined Vocabulary is the new 
birth of freedom. Illumination 
expands and inflates the elec- 
trons, thus creating joy and glad- 
ness. 



108 THE CRITERIUS 

All things are possible to the 
illumined. 

The New Vocabulary is a new 
regime, and means new sight, 
sound, sensations, and satisfactory 
conditions generally. The Vocab- 
ulary is the seed, and the sen- 
sation, or occurrence, produced by 
it through the senses, is the crop. 

The incentive for using pure 
words is clearly shown in the 
knowledge that facts or sensa- 
tions are products of the Vocab- 
ulary. 

The senses of the Individual are 
controlled by the Vocabulary. 

All things with which one 



THE INDIVIDUAL 109 

comes in contact are a reverbera- 
tion of oneself, and so construed 
are invaluable. This Criterius in- 
evitably comes to the Individual 
as the natural sequence of that 
Individual's affinity w^ith its con- 
tents. 

So far as the Individual is con- 
cerned, there is no place but that 
particular Individual. All things 
occurring transpire within the In- 
dividual taking cognizance there- 
of; hence one is one's ovs^n at- 
mosphere. 

In the Kingdom of Light there 
is only one being, the Developed 
Individual. This Individual is the 



no THE CRITERIUS 

speaker and the auditor. Individ- 
uals collectively, when Developed, 
are one at their source, and are a 
visible manifestation thereof. 

The Developed Individual is the 
producer and the product, the one 
that sees and that which is seen. 

One may reside in a stated 
locality; but one really lives in 
meditation. All sensation is medi- 
tation. The Developed Individ- 
ual is endowed with ubiquitous 
powers, and enjoys a birdlike 
freedom. The birds of the air 
are wise. 

The Light, which is an illu- 
mined conception, is always with 



THE INDIVIDUAL 111 

and permeates the Developed In- 
dividual. The New Language is 
a shining Light that guides. Its 
words are sunshine. 

As one travels through the 
realms of this illumined Vocab- 
ulary one finds it endowed with 
beauty and righteousness. 

The Developed Individual, hav- 
ing become readjusted to this 
illumined Vocabulary, and conse- 
crated thereto, is contented under 
all circumstances. 

Up Here every feeling is a reve- 
lation. 

The Individual receives and re- 
cords conceptions, the quintes- 



112 THE CRITERIUS 

sential product of which is made 
manifest in the appearance and 
general demeanor. 

All occurrences and conditions, 
with which one is surrounded, are 
feelings. All conditions and en- 
tities are pictures passing within 
and before the Individual. 

External harmony is the natural 
sequence of internal poise and 
peace. The orderly arrangement 
of oneself is the orderly arrange- 
ment of all things with which one 
is confronted. 

The adjustment of oneself is the 
adjustment of others. 



HARMONY AND THE 
PERFECT LANGUAGE 



WHAT is in the heart is 
always the prevailing 
condition. 

Love is a feeling and like all 
other power is silent. Love speaks 
through impulse and attitude, and 
is a haven of rest. 

Love is life in abundance; it is 
an ulterior force which smooths 
one's paths. 

Love is dignity. 

Love, which proceeds directly 

113 



114 THE CRITERIUS 

from the Light and meets the ap- 
proval thereof, is the fulfillment 
of a Divine law. 

Love is righteousness. 

Up Here one prefers to linger 
near and affiliate with those that 
sincerely and honestly regard one 
highly; and this close affiliation 
is the conclusive evidence that the 
hearts are right toward each other. 
This is further evidenced by the 
fact that such objects of high re- 
gard entertain synchronistic med- 
itation. They are thus united and 
what one feels the other feels. 

One will follow one's silent de- 
ductions, wherever they may lead, 



HARMONY 115 

and will associate with that part 
of oneself thus deducted in exact 
proportion to the interest impelled. 

Love exists irrespective of con- 
ditions and transcends them. One 
enjoys the partaking of even a 
morsel with one beloved, though 
it be in an humble cottage. 

Up Here objects of love are 
endowed with certain reciprocal 
prerequisites with which they are 
interchangeably replenished. Love 
is the blending of meritorious, in- 
terdependent qualities. 

Through the use of this potent 
Language, love propagates a pro- 
portionate, reciprocal love. 



116 THE CRITERIUS 

Heart-felt feelings and deep 
sentiment are the love elements. 
The silent, reverberative attitude 
which surrounds and permeates 
the object of this sentiment is the 
attractive principle. 

All rights of love are dele- 
gated from on high, and conse- 
quently only true love reaches its 
highest sequential affiliations. Up 
Here only such love is fully en- 
titled to these capitulative affili- 
ations, which are approached in a 
sacred, edifying attitude. 

Love is a Divine prerogative, 
which is apportioned to Indi- 
viduals according to their intel- 
ligence and righteousness. 



HARMONY 117 

By a clean heart, love is lifted 
into immaculate realms. 

This Divine love is enhancing 
and is accompanied by a general 
altruistic inclination, and carries 
vv^ith it an all-embracing kindness 
for every living thing. 

The Developed Individual, by 
loving all creation, know^s that It 
has passed into life. Only through 
love is one able to treat others as 
one would like to be treated. 

The manifestation of love and 
kindness is the key to success. 

Divine love is possible only when 
one has freely forgiven all, in- 
cluding oneself. 

Being favored as a recipient and 



118 THE CRITERIUS 

custodian of Divine love is a tre- 
mendous blessing. 

The Developed Individual, filled 
with joy and gladness through the 
use of this invigorating Language, 
is imbued with redeeming love. 

Through the incentives of love 
and kindness the best in individ- 
uals is brought forth, and espe- 
cially is this true of children. 

Love is invigorating and reju- 
venating. It stimulates and en- 
courages one to maintain a highly 
presentable appearance and self- 
esteem. 

This love transforms its sur- 
roundings into a paradise. 



HARMONY 119 

One's presence, which imparts 
what one is, is valuable to the ex- 
tent of the love with which that 
one is embued. 

There is an excellency and 
greatness about the Developed In- 
dividual which commands unusu- 
al regard. 

Individuals are related to the 
extent of their understanding and 
agreement, all of which is clearly 
evidenced by their vocabulary. 
Up Here this is the basis upon 
which relationship is founded, and 
such is a Heavenly relationship. 

Through the use of this gener- 
ous Language love makes all kin, 



120 THE CRITERIUS 

unites the public, and is a power 
for peace and justice. 

When a compatible agreement 
on all essential things is formed 
with only one Individual, power 
is thereby established and the 
foundation has been laid for a 
happy and beneficent relationship 
with all. 

Love seeks to give. 

Through love one becomes more 
honorable, more meritorious and 
proficient, and is a power for good. 
Love shapes destiny. 

Love finds a righteous way of 
adjusting all things. 

Through harmony, music clears 



HARMONY 121 

the field for love and good will. 
It has a province and an avenue 
of expression peculiarly its ow^n. 
Employing, as it does, the range 
of sound as its medium, it achieves 
an expression which is not other- 
wise possible. 

Each selection of well-rendered 
vocal or instrumental music has 
its own blessed. Divine message. 

Music and flowers breathe Di- 
vinity to the cultured Individual, 
reflect the harmony of the Light, 
and are pronounced things of life. 
The full appreciation of them loft- 
ily differentiates the Individual 
from all other creatures. 



122 THE CRITERIUS 

Music is especially conducive to 
one's well being. It suggests or 
engenders far more than is appar- 
ent, thus stimulating and quick- 
ening the most delicate and re- 
fined characteristics into action. 
It is a universal Language through 
which all may communicate. 

Up Here all words and sen- 
timent used in connection with 
music are within the province of 
the Perfect Language. 

Music is one of the exact sci- 
ences, and appeals strongly to all; 
and all unanimous things are pow- 
erful. All creation enjoys concord 
and harmony, and is favorably and 
beneficently affected by music. 



HARMONY 123 

Music is a valuable contribu- 
tion in the inculcation of gentle- 
ness and refinement of character. 

A judicious investment in music 
always pays lucrative dividends 
in contentment and satisfaction — 
real wealth. 

The natural musician is merely 
a willing medium through which 
the Divine asserts itself. 

The Developed Individual is a 
musical instrument. 

Music, which has a nutritive ef- 
fect upon the system of the Indi- 
vidual, is a food. 

Through harmony, which is the 
law of the universe, one is in co- 
operative tune with the Infinite. 



124 THE CRITERIUS 

To possess value, a thing must 
be contributive to the conservation 
of the Individual in entirety. Up 
Here this is the incentive of all 
action. 

In this connection the word 
Harmony is used to mean a con- 
dition of wholeness of the Indi- 
vidual. 

The chief or prevailing language 
determines the feelings and rules 
the individual. The correct Vo- 
cabulary, to which the entire sys- 
tem of the Individual is readily 
responsive and plastic, harmo- 
niously adjusts all things. 

Harmony is the normal condi- 
tion. 



HARMONY 125 

The Harmony and destination 
of the Individual are dependent 
upon the conduct ; therefore to be 
in Harmony one must be right- 
eous; all of which is determined 
by what is in one's heart. 

One is governed by one's ac- 
ceptances or conceptions of life. 
Recognizing existing conditions 
as harmonious makes them so. 
Admitting that all things are pure 
means irrevocably that all things 
are pure; through quintessentiali- 
zation this is plainly evident. 

The adjustment of the feelings, 
which are conditions, means the 
adjustment of the Individual and 



126 THE CRITERIUS 

the establishing of Harmony. 
One's feelings and the manifesta- 
tion thereof are one. 

Through the use of this whole- 
some Language one becomes a 
temple of wholeness and a recep- 
tacle for the Light. The Light 
takes up its abode in the De- 
veloped Individual, revealing all 
things. 

The attitude of kindness, purity, 
and benevolence, and all feelings 
and electrons produced by this 
cheerful Language are a sustain- 
ing food for the heart, the sys- 
temic effect of which is beneficent 
and rejuvenating. 



HARMONY 127 

There are distinctly two kinds 
of food, both of which are essen- 
tial: that which is appropriated 
through the mouth at stated inter- 
vals; and the Vocabulary, which is 
assimilated every moment. 

The feelings, which are products 
of one's Vocabulary, call for and 
determine the kind and nature of 
both kinds of food one uses. 

One's feelings are appropriated 
by one's system, and speak forth 
as electrons solidified into words. 

The kind of feelings one enter- 
tains is what determines the con- 
dition of the Individual; hence 
the character of the feelings to be 



128 THE CRITERIUS 

appropriated and the sustenance 
in words is of supreme importance. 

Meditation is nourished by both 
kinds of food. 

Up Here one's food is the New 
Vocabulary and such edibles — 
including the preparation there- 
of — as are acceptable to the free 
will. 

The Perfect Vocabulary, which 
inoculates the system with Divine 
vitality, is the manna of life. It 
is a food for which the system 
incessantly calls. Through it is 
sustained Harmony, peace, and 
satisfaction. Thus is one able to 
remain steadfast and true, reach- 



HARMONY 129 

ing the highest degree of excel- 
lency and proficiency. 

The realization of a truth is its 
acceptance. 

This friendly Vocabulary is com- 
posed of friendly electrons; they 
are life. Henceforth one uses 
such electrons in conversation, 
and similar electrons in others 
obey the words voiced in the New 
Tongue. 

The Light, which is the power 
that creates the Individual's sys- 
tem, is the power that controls it. 

Virtue, which radiates from the 
Developed Individual and is a 
product of this Divine Vocabulary, 



130 THE CRITERIUS 

is the power by which great things 
are accomplished. 

Harmony is the natural sequence 
of conforming to the Divine man- 
dates of the New Tongue. Har- 
mony is the condition into which 
all principles merge as tributaries 
and auxiliaries : all things are use- 
ful only in so far as they are 
concomitant. 

The Individual, wherein all val- 
ue is centered, is made for the oc- 
cupancy of the principles embraced 
in the New Tongue. 

Through the use of this compla- 
cent Language Harmony and love 
are co-existent. 



HARMONY 131 

The Individual joyfully responds 
to the true conception that Its 
system is Divine intelligence, and 
as such v^^ill appropriate only that 
which is beneficial, through vv^hich 
it conserves itself. 



THE TRUE LANGUAGE 
AS A BASIS OF SUPPLY 



THE Perfect Language is a di- 
recting star, guiding into 
lucrative paths. 

Every word of this affluent Lan- 
guage points to success. Employ- 
ing a lucrative Vocabulary means 
prolific conditions. 

Through the use of this frugal 
Language all transactions are mar- 
keting one's ability in the chosen 
direction, and are made upon an 
equitable basis; thus exemplify- 

133 



134 THE CRITERIUS 

ing the golden rule, which is al- 
ways productive. 

Any truly and ultimately suc- 
cessful operation or transaction 
is equitably reciprocal, and prof- 
itable to all concerned. 

The procedure requisite to suc- 
cess is to do those things with 
which one is confronted in an at- 
titude of love and kindness, always 
altruistically considering the in- 
terests of others. 

The ability of the Individual 
to produce is real wealth. One's 
wealth is what one inherently is. 
Affluence within, as a propensity, 
attracts external resources — its 
counterpart. 



SUPPLY 135 

The Developed Individual re- 
alizes that Its wealth is in under- 
standing, which is permanent. This 
complacent Individual's treasures 
are happiness and satisfaction. 

The use of this normal Lan- 
guage creates a normal want — the 
simple, natural way of living, hav- 
ing but few demands, which are 
easily supplied. 

Up Here supply is all that is 
essential; and supply is greatly 
augmented by that attitude indi- 
cated in the simile of the lilies of 
the field. 

The Developed Individual pre- 
fers a simple and humble life, 
which is exemplary and concor- 



136 THE CRITERIUS 

dant; and knowing that all may 
enjoy the same enables one more 
highly to enjoy such comforts. In 
this way Individuals enjoy their 
freedom, to which they are justly 
entitled. 

One enjoys freedom in the ex- 
act proportion of freedom granted 
others. 

The use of this considerate Lan- 
guage guarantees an equitable 
distribution of external resources, 
which yield more than an ade- 
quate supply for all, and gives each 
one ample leisure in each day for 
rest, recreation, and enjoyment. 

Up Here the Individual may 



SUPPLY 137 

consume Its prorated portion, un- 
der an equitable distribution. The 
Light's way is the way of the free 
will ; and its way is the righteous 
and inexpensive way. 

By prudently conserving one's 
resources, thus providing a sink- 
ing fund, one becomes a more 
valuable asset to the community. 
Such conservation is therefore to 
the best interest of all. 

The saving principle, like all 
other great truths, is simplicity, 
wherein lies its profound power. 

Up Here wealth is also meas- 
ured by what one is able prudently 
to distribute. Intelligent distribu- 



138 THE CRITERIUS 

tion fulfills the law of attraction 
and success, by furnishing a neces- 
sary outlet, thereby creating space 
for a reflex supply. 

This intelligent distribution 
with its reflex supply is also true 
of the Individual in radiating joy 
and gladness. 

Being saving is a magnet which 
miraculously attracts unto itself. 
Prudent giving, for principle's 
sake, "letting not thy left hand 
know what thy right hand doeth," 
impels a tenfold return. 

A free-will offering is a gift 
from the bottom of the heart, 
prompted by the fact that 



SUPPLY 139 

value has already been received 
therefor. 

Conserving one's resources, 
which is accompanied by the 
concurrent development of the 
innate faculties necessary to hus- 
band them, enables the Individual 
to live Its life in Its own free way. 

Conserving and protecting one's 
earnings, which represent propor- 
tionate energy, is conserving one- 
self. 

A principle is best exemplified 
by the way of doing little things. 
Big things may be done for the 
sake of the thing itself, without 
involving the principle. 



140 THE CRITERIUS 

The Divine law of saving, v^^hich 
operates involuntarily, insures suc- 
cess. This is thoroughly scientific, 
and is the universal, immutable law 
of compensation. 

Conservers of little things, for 
the sake of the principle, will be 
made rulers over large things. Up 
Here the incentive for conserv- 
ing little things is the principle 
involved therein. 

As custodians. Individuals are 
allotted a certain degree of con- 
trol over property, and this con- 
trol may be exercised or conveyed. 
But such property never changes 



SUPPLY 141 

real ownership ; such ownership is 
vested in the public, by which it 
is always kept intact. 

As primary owners, the public 
reserves the right to control prop- 
erty. It collects annual rent there- 
for under the name of taxes, and 
reserves the privilege to convert it 
to its own use. 

One's holdings consist mainly 
of a bundle of papers, the intrinsic 
value of which is but little. 

The true conception of own- 
ership is that Individuals are the 
'custodians of a public or general 
fund; and this conception points 



142 THE CRITERIUS 

the way by which all, even the most 
opulent custodian, may enter the 
Kingdom here and now. 

This conception also aids in at- 
tracting one's quota of supply. 

Properties, securities and valu- 
able assets are individual entities, 
which are constantly seeking those 
that give them the best husbandry. 

Contracts are the source of in- 
come. 

Anything bought or sold, any 
arrangement for services to be per- 
formed, or any transaction or ma- 
nipulation is through contracts. 

All documents used in trans- 
ferring property and in executing 



SUPPLY 143 

securities are contracts. The value 
of documents consists of the words 
used therein. 

Everything is obtained, deter- 
mined, and managed through con- 
tracts. 

A contract consummated in a 
moment may produce and repre- 
sent more than the savings of many 
periods. 

A contract is a decision, and a 
decision is a contract. A decision 
of the free will constitutes a cove- 
nant with the Divine, and in such 
covenants every promise and every 
silent and audible statement is 
considered. 



144 THE CRITERIUS 

A contract made with an indi- 
vidual, when accepted as such, is 
also a covenant with the Light. 

All contracts made by the De- 
veloped Individual are couched in 
terms within the province of jus- 
tice and the New Language ; they 
are promptly and sacredly ful- 
filled, and are prudent, lucrative, 
and satisfactory. 

The Developed Individual de- 
lights in precaution, which is gen- 
eral conservation, and regards the 
affixing of one's signature as a 
sacred transaction. 

Up Here one will husband one's 
earnings, which enables the prompt 



SUPPLY 145 

recognition and discharge of one's 
contracts, thus protecting the word 
and honor. 

Honor is an incentive which 
actuates the saving disposition. 

Saving is the exemplification of 
truth, honor, sturdiness, and suc- 
cess, and is the Divine order of 
things. To save what is left from 
the baskets is a correct principle. 

This planet is the Light's garden 
which it conducts frugally ; and for 
each one of the inhabitants of the 
globe to save all things of value 
means much daily. 

There is a necessary reserve fund 
of energy stored up in the sys- 



146 THE CRITERIUS 

tern of the individual, and in like 
manner it is advantageous and har- 
monious to externalize such re- 
serve. 

The principles of the New Vo- 
cabulary lead to exactness, prompt- 
ness, and frugality, and are ex- 
emplified by the farmer in the 
cleaning out and cultivating of 
every little nook and corner of 
available land. 

The use of this exact Language 
means promptness and exactitude 
in all things, and expedites and 
brings things to an immediate, 
successful issue. 

The prompt execution of all 



SUPPLY 147 

things that one intends to do, ob- 
viates repeated attention there- 
to and thus contributes to the 
conservation of oneself. 

The satisfactory solution of the 
question of supply, or any other 
one problem of life, is the simul- 
taneous solution of all problems. 
Such solution comes through the 
use of the Perfect Language. 

Through the use of this fluent 
Language self-reliance, intelli- 
gence, proficiency, and capacities 
in any chosen direction are read- 
ily developed. 

Up Here one is at liberty to 
handle and deal in anything con- 



148 THE CRITERIUS 

strued as being in, and belonging 
to, the Kingdom of Light, which 
makes all things new. One's 
vocation may continue along 
righteous, lucrative lines. 

The Light presents, guides, and 
consummates all transactions of 
which it approves, for the Devel- 
oped Individual. 

The Developed Individual, al- 
ways being sure that It is right, is 
resolute in all It undertakes. This 
feeling of security and assurance 
is prolific and productive. 

Humility and meekness, which 
are power and everlasting pros- 
perity, are products of the Perfect 



SUPPLY 149 

Vocabulary; and through its use 
one is recompensed, directly or in- 
directly, for everything one does. 

The Developed Individual also 
knows that it is expedient for each 
one to earn at least that quota 
equal to what one consumes. 

To undertake anything for the 
love of the thing guarantees 
unbounded success. Such love 
propagates a high degree of ef- 
ficiency. 

Up Here all that one does and 
all vocations are agreeable and en- 
joyable and assume the role of 
lucrative play. 



UNIVERSAL PEACE AND 
THE NEW TONGUE 



THE Developed Individual's 
most vital interests are in all 
other Individuals ; hence Its inter- 
ests are international. 

Principles emanate from Indi- 
viduals and govern all nations and 
things. The principles of the New 
Tongue exalt all conditions. 

The Light uses only this Inter- 
national Language, which illumi- 
nates the Individual and comes to 
the recipient in Its native tongue ; 

151 



152 THE CRITERIUS 

and the benefits accrue therefrom 
in proportion to its use. 

The feelings and general atti- 
tude of the race, which are prod- 
ucts of the Vocabulary, created 
existing conditions, and through 
the agency of the New Tongue 
conditions are perfected. 

Each Individual, by maintaining 
the correct attitude, contributes to 
the well-being of all. 

The only way to establish uni- 
versal accord is for Individuals to 
be actuated by the understanding 
that the real incentive of all action 
is the conservation of themselves. 

The principles of this Criterius 



PEACE 153 

are universal in their scope, and 
their natural consequence is unity. 
Up Here there is only one Lan- 
guage — the Perfect Language — 
and its use means the harmonious 
unification of all countries into 
one nation and one nationality, 
and of all languages into one 
standard Language. 

In the Light and in the heart of 
the Developed Individual all gov- 
ernments are one, a fact which is 
now ready to assert itself exter- 
nally in the form of an Interna- 
tional Government — the binding 
of all nations into one co-opera- 
tive, friendly group. Such Govern- 



154 THE CRITERIUS 

ment, which must be preceded by 
the inner peace and understand- 
ing of the Individual, is possible 
only through the conception of life 
herein set forth. 

Each of the states in a nation is 
an individualized commonw^ealth, 
a miniature government. Ques- 
tions concerning the vital rights 
of these states are readily adjusted 
by the centralized power vested 
in the national government, from 
which there is no appeal. 

Missouri is always a co-opera- 
tive principality with Illinois, as 
is New York with California; all 
are one in the higher sense. The 



PEACE 155 

same is practically true of the states 
of any nation. The same relation 
can exist among all nations in 
their attitude toward one another, 
when there is an equitable under- 
standing among them. 

While the states of a nation 
maintain a certain degree of self- 
interest, their most vital interests 
are centered in the national gov- 
ernment, the conservation of which 
is the only means of conserving 
the states. In like manner the most 
vital interests of the nations, each 
of which will be a state or princi- 
pality in this Divine Government, 
will be in the conservation of their 



156 THE CRITERIUS 

source — the International Govern- 
ment — which is the only means 
of conserving the nations. 

Each enlightened nation, state, 
municipality, or business has a 
visible head, and through an In- 
ternational Government this plan- 
et has a visible head or directing 
center — a final authority. 

Laws are intended to be the 
quintessential product of general 
sentiment. 

A city or hamlet is permitted to 
enact such laws as are consistent 
and in conformity with the laws 
of the state wherein it is located. 
A state is permitted to enact such 



PEACE 157 

laws or regulations as are consis- 
tent with national law and senti- 
ment. 

Effective International law con- 
forms to universal sentiment, 
which, when quintessentialized, 
is the sentiment of the Light. No 
law is really and truly a law un- 
less it conforms to the law of 
Divine understanding. 

The Developed Individual, while 
in comformity with existing laws, 
is the Divine law, which is ulti- 
mately the only law. 

The Divine law, which is com- 
posed of the principles of the New 
Tongue, is above all else. 



158 THE CRITERIUS 

The use of this Language un- 
folds the inherent knowledge of 
righteous jurisprudence. 

The intelligence of Individuals 
has now evolved to an extent that 
makes this International Govern- 
ment possible and feasible, and 
such Government opens the door 
for illimitable enlightenment. 

Through the use of this Lan- 
guage, by which the individual first 
unites Itself, this willingness for 
unification is supported by an ac- 
quiescent understanding and pur- 
pose. 

The unity of the Individual 
unites all nations, states, and their 



PEACE 159 

respective interests, all harmoni- 
ously affiliating, guaranteeing an 
equitable distribution of resources, 
rights, and privileges. 

Through this unity of purpose 
the strength of the population of 
the globe is concentrated. This 
International Government is the 
quintessence of public sentiment. 

The New Government, being 
the general combination and 
quintessence of all parties, will al- 
ways encourage general progress, 
promoting the development and 
conservation of all resources for 
the benefit and profit of the 
whole; thus protecting and intelli- 



160 THE CRITERIUS 

gently conserving all constructive 
interests. 

All countries, by being embraced 
in the New Government, will be 
bound by the inseparable ties of 
love. It will be an amalgamated, 
co-operative union; the authority 
of which will be final, and in the 
accruing benefits of which all will 
participate. 

The principles of such govern- 
ment, which include and conserve 
the very best of all existing insti- 
tutions, will guarantee an effective 
expression of the sentiment of the 
public, by which is insured gov- 
ernment with the approval of the 
governed. 



PEACE 161 

In effect the International Gov- 
ernment, which guarantees full 
protection to all meritorious in- 
terests, will consist of all existing 
governments willingly co-operat- 
ing, without material alteration, 
save as such governments sepa- 
rately of their own accord make 
such changes. 

This Government, the details of 
which will be disclosed at the pro- 
pitious hour, among other things 
will be a universal bureau of in- 
formation, disseminating reliable 
counsel and guidance. 

In the New Government the 
conservation of the Individual is 
to be the basis and incentive of 



162 THE CRITERIUS 

all action, legislation, and regula- 
tion, thus establishing the prece- 
dent of dealing with principles 
and individuals as well as with 
their possessions and holdings. 
Thus the vocabulary of the pub- 
lic will be molded accordingly. 

Life is sacred and must be so 
regarded, and is to be conserved 
by individual, law, state, and na- 
tion. The individual acts in ac- 
cordance with what the nation 
does. 

The suave demeanor, the love 
and kindness of the Developed In- 
dividual control Its every act. 

The Light comes to fulfill and 



PEACE 163 

to conserve, and no qualifications 
are necessary to become recipients 
thereof, save the use of this beau- 
tiful Language; hence all are free 
to embrace this Criterius, thus 
becoming units of the true un- 
derstanding, and still retain their 
respective affiliations. 

This new regime of love, kind- 
ness, gentleness, meekness, and 
precaution is a Light to all na- 
tions; all of v^^hich is shovs^n 
through the use of this concordant 
Vocabulary. 

True Christianity is all peace. 

The International Government, 
v^^hich is the Divine Government, 



164 THE CRITERIUS 

is supported by the wisdom of the 
Developed Individual, and from 
such Government there can be no 
effective appeal. 

This Nev^^ Government, in the 
formation, regulation, mainte- 
nance, and conservation of w^hich 
all nations w^ill equitably partici- 
pate, is a guarantee of perpetual, 
universal peace. 



THE NEW VOCABULARY 

ESTABLISHES THE 

KINGDOM 



A LL power is silent. The King- 
xjL dom of Light is the silent 
dominion of power, the primary 
realm wherein all things are 
created. 

The Kingdom of Light, which 
is the operative center of the uni- 
verse, is the Kingdom of Heaven. 

On the threshold of the King- 
dom one becomes "as a little 
child" and practically melts back 

165 



166 THE CRITERIUS 

into one's source. The attainment 
of this Kingdom is the new birth 
of freedom. It is a place as well 
as a condition here and now. 

In this concentrated Kingdom 
the meditations and feelings are re- 
poseful, delectable, ambrosial, and 
palatable, and they are correlated 
to things important, permanent, 
righteous, and of moment. Thus 
one revitalizes and conserves one- 
self. 

Nothing ever enters this King- 
dom but the Light and the De- 
veloped Individual, 

On arriving Here, one realizes 
that one is not only in this King- 



THE KINGDOM 167 

dom of righteousness, but that one 
is the Kingdom. One may stand 
in this Kingdom of satisfaction and 
prudently direct all things. 

Here in this Kingdom one is 
measured by what is in one's heart. 

The accession to the Kingdom 
of righteousness is simply the at- 
tainment of a state of intelligence, 
where the free will becomes the 
predominant incentive, the guid- 
ing star, which completely rules 
and directs all action. 

On attaining this high state of 
intelligence one instinctively re- 
adjusts oneself. 

The use of this resplendent 



168 THE CRITERIUS 

Language is the creation of a new 
Heaven and a new earth. The De- 
veloped Individual finds happiness 
and contentment here and now. 

It is perfectly natural for the 
Developed Individual to do what 
is just, and even more when 
necessary. Such Individual, being 
non-resistent, in a practical sense, 
is guided by the Light. 

The Developed Individual, dis- 
tinctively original and authorita- 
tive, walks out in the newness of 
life with determination, and is 
only accountable for what is done 
henceforth. The realization of this 
fact is complete forgiveness. 



THE KINGDOM 169 

To construe and look upon all 
things as righteous, affluent, and 
well-conditioned, makes them so. 
This acceptance transposes all 
existing conditions, creating the 
Kingdom here and now. 

Here in the Kingdom of power, 
where forgiveness is from the bot- 
tom of the heart, the Individual is 
guided by the Divine voice, which 
is the voice of the free will, to 
which It has learned to listen. 
This is all that one needs to know, 
and is the "place prepared " for the 
Developed Individual. 

The adult individual, in consult- 
ing science, realizes that It knows 



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THE CRITERIUS 



but little. Thus the childlike sim- 
plicity of not knowing, as the term 
knowing is usually understood, is 
thoroughly compatible. 

This Kingdom of intelligence, 
to which the Individual actually 
belongs, is differentiated from all 
other kingdoms. The realization 
of this tremendous fact is the sat- 
isfactory solution of all problems. 

Up Here, where one's forces are 
concentrated, one realizes that one 
is a fabric of sensations, and that 
there is very little to learn. The 
mere recognition of being Here in 
this Kingdom illuminates the In- 
dividual by turning on the Light, 



THE KINGDOM 171 

and is all that is necessary. By 
this process all have access to 
this Kingdom, and are practical- 
ly equalized. 

The constant, steadfast use of 
this Language means the turning 
on of the Light, by which one is 
thenceforth illumined. This pro- 
cess is similar to entering a dark- 
ened chamber and turning on the 
light. This illumination carries 
with it the necessary wisdom to 
comprehend, and the capacity for 
doing all things, and renders un- 
necessary any further means of 
purification or enlightenment. 

The mere fact that one realizes 



172 THE CRITERIUS 

that one is Here in the Kingdom, 
and that the Light is now turned 
on within, is conclusive evidence 
that one knows the truth, and is 
thus made free. 

All that one need know is how 
to locate and follow the voice of 
the free will, which is but another 
name for the "voice of the Lord." 
All that is said herein is merely to 
indicate the way, and enable one 
to reach the point of obeying the 
free will, and of realizing that one 
is in this Kingdom. 

It is said that all true bene- 
fits are withheld until one enters 
Heaven, where all things are ful- 



THE KINGDOM 173 

filled, and all is peace, joy, and 
satisfaction, which is essentially 
correct. 

The acceptance and appropria- 
tion of this Criterius is the quin- 
tessential way of righteous seek- 
ing, through which one finds and 
enters the Kingdom here and now. 

Arising and going up into the 
Light or true understanding is 
'* arising and going to the Father." 

The Father in Heaven is the 
Father in peace, poise, and satis- 
faction — the Light which perme- 
ates and surrounds the Developed 
Individual. Being thus permeat- 
ed this Individual concludes defi- 



174 THE CRITERIUS 

nitely and determinately on all 
things as they are presented. 

Wanting a thing is the voice of 
one's system, and is the thing or 
entity itself knocking at one's 
door seeking admittance. To ac- 
cept this fact is to realize its mani- 
festation. 

One's principles, each of which 
has its counterpart as an Indi- 
vidual or a condition, are one's 
children of the Kingdom. These 
children consist of all Individuals 
and things with which one comes 
in contact. 

This information aroused with- 
in one, concerning the Kingdom, 



THE KINGDOM 175 

is at first infinitesimal, but it grad- 
ually absorbs the Individual in en- 
tirety. 

This Criterius is a guide in ex- 
ploring the Kingdom, similar to 
safe guidance through a city one 
has never visited. 

This Kingdom consists of an 
understanding heart, and is the 
guarantee to eternal life. 

Having chosen this Kingdom 
of understanding as a permanent 
place of abode, one selects the Vo- 
cabulary through the free will, and 
when the Vocabulary is thus ad- 
justed the conduct and the Vocab- 
ulary are one. 



176 THE CRITERIUS 

Through the use of the Per- 
fect Language one has access to 
the reservoir of all understanding. 
Through its use one maintains a 
creative, affirmative, constructive 
attitude. 

This Kingdom of virtue and ex- 
altation, with which the Devel- 
oped Individual is harmoniously 
surrounded, is the baptism of the 
Light. 

The principles of this Kingdom 
of wisdom, which are the Divine 
manna, are all-inclusive, and con- 
tain all good things that could 
possibly confront or enter the life 
of an individual. 



THE KINGDOM 177 

Here in the Kingdom of purity 
the law of righteousness, which is 
the law of the free will, prevails. 

The Developed Individual, 
which is the product of this su- 
perb Language, inherits this King- 
dom of intelligence. This Indi- 
vidual walks in this Kingdom and 
has the correct conception of all 
things. This distinguished Indi- 
vidual is thus the apex of creation, 
and inhabits the highest realms. 

The principles of this King- 
dom are Divinity, therefore eter- 
nal. These are the principles, the 
words of the New Tongue, and ' 

are the principles of which the 



178 THE CRITERIUS 

Developed Individual is composed; 
and these v^ords are life. 

Up Here one is inseparable 
from life. 

The adult, as well as the child, 
is a valuable asset, the produc- 
tion of which has cost much, and 
through this Language is sacredly 
conserved. 

To be Developed, which is to 
contain the principles of this Cri- 
terius, is to be in the Kingdom of 
Light, and to be in the Kingdom 
is to realize eternal life. 

The realization of eternal life is 
evidence that the Individual so ac- 
cepting is one of the elect. These 



THE KINGDOM 179 

elect are hereby redeemed and re- 
suscitated from among the living. 

The words of this Language are 
the electrons of Divinity and per- 
petuation. These eternal words are 
the eternal and everlasting prin- 
ciples of life. An Individual com- 
posed of these eternal words or 
principles has eternal life. 

The principles of this Kingdom 
are the tidings of joy and gladness. 
For their attainment one is willing 
to give all that one possesses. 

The Developed Individual's 
standard of action is to entertain 
and act upon only Heavenly con- 
ditions. When such conditions are 



180 THE CRITERIUS 

construed as being in, and as being 
a part of, the Kingdom, they are 
safe, profitable, and righteous. 

This Kingdom is the "pearl of 
great price." 

Through the use of this com- 
placent Language all shall meet 
in this Kingdom Here and now; 
and there is great rejoicing with 
those thus entering its portals. 
On arriving in this Kingdom, one 
brings one's surroundings along. 

On entering this Kingdom of 
Light, which is the free will, the 
highest point or recognition of 
oneself, one finds that all things 
are already prepared. One thus has 



THE KINGDOM 181 

the full advantage of all previous 
tests. These, however, are again 
referred to one for final approval. 

One's ideals are established only 
by entering this Kingdom, w^here- 
in all one's aspirations have been 
previously recorded. 

The Developed Individual v^ill 
rely upon the still, small voice of 
the free will as definite and con- 
clusive. The Light regards things 
as being accomplished when they 
are thus spoken, written, decreed, 
or prophesied, by which processes 
they are inwardly established, and 
their manifestation is thereby as- 
sured. Through the acceptance of 



182 THE CRITERIUS 

this fact one may act accordingly 
with assurance. 

Things of the Light have long 
since been definitely and irrevo- 
cably established; once a truth, 
always a truth ; once decreed, al- 
ways decreed; the Light is all 
there is or can be. 

This Criterius, which was writ- 
ten by the Light through this De- 
positary, is not only for its readers 
but it is for those that are afar off. 

This miraculous Language is the 
recalling and retention of all things 
proved advantageous through all 
periods. It is also the epitomiza- 
tion of the best from one's whole 



THE KINGDOM 183 

life. Thus what one found to be 
of intrinsic value was recorded, 
and now, through the use of this 
Language, is matured and ful- 
filled. 

The principles of this Criterius, 
being for the highest good Here 
and now, point the way to the 
highest good for all days to come. 

This Criterius is the outgrowth 
of demand and necessity, and is 
the announcement of the advent 
of the Light. 

This inspired Language an- 
nounces the second coming of 
the Light — the establishing of the 
Kingdom. 



184 THE CRITERIUS 

Things now coming to pass, and 
which immediately precede the 
full realization of the Kingdom, 
are a final and conclusive demon- 
stration that the exemplification 
of the New Tongue and all these 
concordant principles in this Cri- 
terius are necessary to a peace- 
ful solution of all problems, and 
the union of Individuals, institu- 
tions, and nations. These condi- 
tions are the fulfillment of scriptu- 
ral prophecy — the price of ultimate 
peace. 

The Light withheld the instal- 
lation and introduction of this 
Language of love till this pro- 



THE KINGDOM 185 

pitious day. Through its use all 
things are quintessentialized, the 
wheat extracted — the Kingdom 
established. 

The Kingdoms of this planet be- 
come "the Kingdom of the Lord." 
Thus is established the united 
Kingdom — the Kingdom of Light, 
the Divine Government which will 
be an auxiliary to, and be com- 
posed of, all existing nations. Such 
Government is the logical se- 
quence of the Light's second com- 
ing, and the true understanding — 
the Messiah * 'sitting on the tribunal 
seat of all nations." It is the com- 
ing of the Kingdom, the ascension 



186 THE CRITERIUS 

into the Kingdom, and a part of 
the millennium — the beginning 
of the Sabbath of rest. 

The Light, through what was 
once known as Jesus, solved life's 
problems. The principles of this 
Criterius are a continuation of the 
Light's first coming, with renewed 
elucidation, importance, and sig- 
nificance. 

The use of this sanctified Lan- 
guage, every word of which is an 
elect Individual, is conclusive evi- 
dence that one using it is in- 
spired. 

The elect are gathered together 
from the four winds, " from the 



THE KINGDOM 187 

Uttermost parts of the earth to 
the uttermost parts of Heaven." 
Gathering together and embody- 
ing the elect principles is simul- 
taneously gathering together the 
elect Individuals, which are the 
counterparts and syntheses of such 
principles. 

In the Light's first coming, 
which was the preparation for the 
second and final coming. It told of 
the Kingdom. It announced that 
"the Kingdom is at hand" and to 
"seek first and attain this King- 
dom" after which attainment all 
necessary things are added. On 
that occasion the Light had many 



188 THE CRITERIUS 

things to say to the multitude, but 
they were not then in a position 
to "bear them." 

The Light, then known as Jesus, 
said that It would come again 
with a place prepared and would 
receive the elect unto Itself, that 
where It is they would be also. 
"Blessed are the meek for they 
shall inherit the earth"; that is, 
the meek, the users of this Lan- 
guage of meekness, will establish 
the Kingdom on this planet on 
this propitious day. One's day is 
the epoch, the period in which one 
reigns or does things. 

This Criterius, which was sealed 



THE KINGDOM 189 

until this the propitious day of the 
end, is an ever present comforter. 

This Criterius presents the most 
salient features of life, both for 
their intrinsic value, and also that 
their acceptance may form a basis 
for one's Vocabulary. 

Through the use of this altruis- 
tic Vocabulary the Light is inter- 
woven into the public. This shall 
be done by the translation of the 
quintessential portions of litera- 
ture, music, conversation, speak- 
ing, meditations, and all things 
whatsoever into this Language. 
All of which furnishes the basis 
for all action; thus inoculating 



190 THE CRITERIUS 

the feelings and sentiment of the 
Light. 

This Criterius, which is the 
basis, is the first translation — the 
first document to appear in this 
Language. Its seven chapters are 
the "seven keys" to the Kingdom. 
In its formation all constructive 
interests were equitably consid- 
ered and represented. It is the fun- 
damental principle from which 
information on all things is ob- 
tained. 

The Light, in creating this De- 
positary at the beginning of this 
visitation day, has taken all things 
into consideration. Everyone in- 



THE KINGDOM 191 

herently knows that this Criterius, 
which is an open door to all things 
and from which nothing can be 
hidden, is the Light. 

The Light operates at the pro- 
pitious hour, which is often at the 
eleventh hour. The second coming 
is at the end of the eleventh hour of 
the sixth day, which day is short- 
ened one hour for the elect's sake. 

The eleventh hour, which is 
the individual's extremity and the 
Light's opportunity, is a suc- 
cessful hour. The eleventh hour is 
when all information is gathered 
together. 

From a Biblical computation, 



192 THE CRITERIUS 

the process of certain aspects of 
creation has been going on for six 
days of a thousand cycles each, 
during which all things were made 
or prepared. 

The Light produces the Devel- 
oped Individual, its image and 
likeness, its ideal, at the dawn of 
this, the new era, the day of the 
Kingdom of Light, the seventh 
day — the Holy day. 

Holy day is Sunday or S-U-N- 
D-A-Y ; that is, the day of the Sun 
within the Individual. Up Here 
all days are S-U-N-D-A-Y-S. The 
Sun is the illumination. The Sun 
of the Light is the Son of the Light. 



THE KINGDOM 193 

It is now between daylight and 
sunrise of the Seventh day, the mil- 
lennial dawn, — the new era — the 
dawn of the Sabbath of a thou- 
sand cycles in which the Messiah 
reigns. This is all readily seen by 
rightfully dividing the scriptures. 

This Depositary and these spe- 
cial seasons and dates are Divine- 
ly appointed, foreordained, and 
predestined. 

By anticipating the advent and 
necessity of a new regime, Indi- 
viduals collectively have brought 
about the second coming of Christ 
— the Avatar, which in this sense 
is the son of the public; the sec- 



194 THE CRITERIUS 

ond coming being the quintessen- 
tial product of public sentiment. 

This advent, similar to the first 
coming, was in a meek and hum- 
ble manner. It was not marked 
by calling the attention of all to 
the fact of the Avatar's actual pres- 
ence; it was not a public event 
universally heralded, but was sim- 
ple and natural. 

Not the moment of the Messiah's 
arrival, but Its actual presence as an 
epoch, is the all-important point. 
The second coming is revealed 
singly to each one, according to 
one's own insight. 

On entering the Kingdom one 



THE KINGDOM 195 

meets the Christ. This Kingdom 
is Its eternal place of abode — the 
home of eternal life. One must 
come Up Here into the Kingdom 
to see and know the Christ as such. 
One ascends in grace, righteous- 
ness and intelligence to the point 
where one sees and knows the 
Messiah, as revealed from above. 

To the public the Avatar trav- 
els incognito ; to the elect, in full 
view. Only a few knew the Christ 
as such during the first coming. 
The Light attained by the use of 
the New Tongue alone can lead 
one to know It as such. 

Meeting and knowing the Mes- 



196 THE CRITERIUS 

siah as such demonstrates that one 
is in the Kingdom. The Light will 
point out and identify It in an 
ulterior manner on one's arrival 
Here. '*No one knows the Father 
but the Son, and no one knows the 
Son but the Father." 

Thus the Second Coming re- 
solves itself into a journey of the 
Individual up into the Kingdom of 
Light and understanding, where 
Christ abides. This journey is ac- 
complished by the use of this Di- 
vine Language, which is the road 
thereto — the "straight and narrow 
way." 

Only the elect are able to see 



THE KINGDOM 197 

and know the Messiah as such. 
All others refer to It as a common 
Individual, going about in a com- 
mon way; such do not know It as 
the Christ. 

Two, standing side by side in a 
common way, meet the Avatar; 
one, the elect, recognizes It as 
such; the other does not. The 
Christ may converse with one 
or more in a crowd. The crowd 
knows It as a common individual; 
the elect in the same crowd know 
It as the Messiah. Such conver- 
sation will mean one thing to the 
crowd and quite another thing to 
the elect. 



198 THE CRITERIUS 

The Messiah is in the realm of 
the earth but not of it. Two 
may be "grinding at the mill," 
or two may "be in the field," 
when one, the elect, knowing the 
Messiah as such, is chosen. The 
other, not knowing It as such, 
is left. 

The Christ is disclosed to those 
able to recognize It by Its words. 
This Criterius announces the ad- 
vent and presence of the Christ; 
but it is left to each Individual 
singly to identify and locate It. 

To the users of this Language 
as such, the Light will reveal the 
identity of the Christ. 



THE KINGDOM 199 

The inward realization and ac- 
ceptance of the fact that the Mes- 
siah is Here objectifies itself and 
It appears. 

This is the restitutive epoch, the 
last dispensation. 

While religious organizations as 
a whole, at the first coming, were 
not permitted to know the Mes- 
siah as such, the elect among the 
members of existing organizations 
will so recognize the Christ. 

An Individual with an under- 
standing heart using this Divine 
Vocabulary, being guided by, and 
doing the will of, the Light, pos- 
sesses the requisites necessary to 



200 THE CRITERIUS 

a recognition and revelation of the 
identity of the Messiah. 

Upon the fact that one recog- 
nizes the Christ as such, the Light 
builds, in the heart of the Devel- 
oped Individual, Its church, which, 
through such recognition, v^ill pro- 
ject itself. 

The true understanding comes 
to each Individual singly, after 
which it is objectified as the mil- 
lennium. The Second Coming is 
the consummation, the salvation 
of the Individual in entirety. 

Should anyone say, *'Lo, here is 
Christ, . . . go not thence," such 
statement will not be accepted 



THE KINGDOM 201 

until it comes directly from the 
Light. It alone can reveal. It is 
so intensely profound that Its re- 
alization is possible only through 
revelation, and all shall seek ac- 
cordingly. 

Christ lives and is Here! 



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